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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 635.04 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 635.04 and 241.07 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 635.04 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/635.04 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 635.04 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 153,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,085.92/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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